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Description

Sphere-shaped basket with circular base and mouth with lid. Base has warps radiating from central point. Light yellow decoration on walls consist of two rows of geometric design forming framework that contains 4 flowers, one diamond shape and the letters "Ketchikan, Alaska". Rim folded over to outside and secured by row of twining. Lid is concave with knob and is decorated with two rows of alternating stitches in light yellow and brown, between two rows of light yellow geometric design. Knob is decorated with one row of light yellow stitching.

Specific Techniques

Base and walls in 2 ply plain twining with z-twist. decorative technique: false embroidery; rye(?) grass covers weft stitches on the outer surface of the basket passing over the outer surface of the weft and between the weft and the warp. Direction of the slant of the decorative stitch is opposite the slant of the construction stitch. Decoration not visible on inner surface of basket. Rim: warp ends folded to right and caught in last row of twining.

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domestic storage; cooking; transport

History Of Use

Basketry filled a vital need as containers for storage domestic use and transportation of goods. Some had multiple uses; others were made for specific functions. After European contact, used for trade and sale items. Forms have been altered to meet European tastes. Basketry making was a women's art.